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Signs of stroke: Remember STRS

Ask the individual to do the following: S – Smile. T – Talk and speak a simple sentence coherently (i.e. “It is sunny out today.”). R – Raise both arms. S – Stick out tongue. If it goes to one side or the other, that is an indication of a[Read More…]

April 27, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

National Alliance on mental illness meets

If you are someone who is dealing with a mental illness or you are a family member of an adult with mental illness then this group is for you.

April 26, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Turner Memorial features RBC wrestlers

The Rangely Panther wrestling team was in Meeker this past weekend. Twenty-five Panther wrestlers competed in the Casey Turner Memorial tournament and 18 placed in the top four. The team has shown signs of improvement each week.

April 26, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: Assessor information

To all Rio Blanco County taxpayers: As directed by state law, the county assessor is responsible for valuing all property in the county. This year is a reappraisal year for all counties in Colorado; and, all properties have been revalued using sales for an 18-month period ending June 30, 2010.

April 25, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Small game licenses on sale

The Colorado Division of Wildlife is reminding hunters who want to take advantage of warming weather that 2011 small game licenses are now on sale. While seasons for the 40 species of small game hunted in Colorado run throughout the year, small game licenses, like fishing licenses, are good from[Read More…]

April 25, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Coloradans urged to protect against hantavirus

As spring cleaning nears, state health officials are warning Coloradans to avoid exposure to hantavirus when opening up cabins, buildings, sheds and barns.

April 25, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

CNCC hosts science and engineering fair April 8

The 10th annual Colorado Northwestern Community College Science and Engineering Fair was held on April 20. One hundred twenty students from neighboring schools attended this year’s fair. Students competed in different age brackets and the following categories: life science, physical science and engineering.

April 25, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Be aware of the signs of child abuse and neglect

Physical abuse is defined by evidence a child has experienced physical harm or injury by the parent or caretaker, or has been subject to circumstances that could reasonably pose a serious threat of physical harm or injury and “either the condition or death is not justifiably explained; the explanation or[Read More…]

April 24, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago n J.V Houston expects his stock in next week. Mr. Houston will open up the handsomest store in town. This week he also located a fine ranch just above Frank Sheridan’s.

April 24, 2011 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Give young wildlife space to survive

Spring has arrived in Colorado and it won’t be long before newborn wildlife take their first awkward steps, sometimes near watchful people. The Colorado Division of Wildlife is reminding the public that the well-intentioned impulse to save what appears to be an orphaned or abandoned animal can often lead to[Read More…]

April 24, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Sniffing NW Colorado air quality

Data gathered at a new air quality monitoring site in Rangely resulted in an “ozone action day alert” for western Rio Blanco County in early February.

April 23, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Ozone alert

In February the CDPHE issued an ozone alert for the afternoon of Feb. 15 through the early morning of Feb. 16. On Feb. 13, ozone levels (one hour averages) reached 93 parts per billion (ppb). On Feb. 14, they reached 91 ppb. On Feb. 15, they reached 91 ppb., and[Read More…]

April 23, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled